The TC Electronic MASTER X HD Dynamics Processor Plug-In and Controller is a must-have plug-in for any producer mixing and mastering engineer. Incredibly versatile. It empowers you with the finest mastering algorithms inside your DAW. Use the three-band processor to assert control over the dynamics of any track or performance by using the on-board expander compressor and limiter. Each mode comes complete with a real variety of parameters allowing you to achieve technical perfection! Mastering is often regarded as a “dark art” so if youre not technically minded then dont worry. The inclusion of industry standard presets certainly level the playing field. Youll find that the MASTER X HD is the perfect blend between the hands-on approach of analog and the practicality of digital. The inclusion of a hardware controller makes your response to dynamic control instinctive. This means there will be no deliberation or second guessing here! Please Note: No Macbook is included in the purchase. It is shown for demonstration purposes only. Hands on approach If you work in the box but miss the hands-on approach of analog then youll appreciate the MASTER X HDs desktop controller. Consisting of two rotary knobs and eight adjustable parameter buttons youll find it incredibly intuitive to operate. As its bus-powered theres no need for external power supplies. Set-up is as easy as plugging into your computer. This means youll be able to use it absolutely anywhere. Features Multiband processing based on the powerful Master X3 Ultra-transparent master limiter algorithm for classic mastering workflows Target Curves automatically inserts a global processing style to suit all of the plug-in’s processing blocks Great for full mixes vocals percussion guitars keyboards Mix control supplies you with easy parallel processing Provides automation for instant recall Can be used on all Mac and Windows operating systems Fully compatible with most DAWs Designed and engineered in the U.K. and Denmark Specifications Processing: 3 Band expansion/compression/limiting softclip and mix Sample Rates: 44.1 48 88.2 96 176.4 192 kHz Operating Systems: Mac OS X 10.13 Sierra or above Windows 7 or above Drivers: No additional drivers required uses standard USB HID drivers Plugin Formats: AAX-native Audio Units VST2.4 VST3. 64 bit USB Connection Type: USB 2.0 type micro-B Power Supply: USB bus powered Power consumption: Max. 2.5 W Dimensions (HxWxD): 42 x 54 x 135 mm (1.7 x 2.1 x 5.3″) Weight: 0.19 kg (0.42 lbs) Product Code: MASTER X HD NATIVE / MASTER X HD-DT